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Peninsula Montessori School

31100 Hawthorne Blvd
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Since 1978, Peninsula Montessori School has been providing an excellent social, educational and emotional foundation for South Bay children.
We believe that the education and development of young children is the most rewarding and important commitment we can make to the South Bay community.
Our goal is to provide a nurturing, stimulating and individualized environment, promoting appreciation and respect for self and others, independence, and enthusiasm for learning.
Our philosophy of education is the development of the human being to its fullest potential.
All members of our highly qualified and trained staff are dedicated to the Montessori approach to education and life.
Individualized programs are designed in accordance with each child's social and emotional needs, as well as his or her academic and physical development.
We wish to collaborate with you, the parents, in a supportive role, in order to facilitate a unified approach to your child's growth and development.
It is only through a cooperative effort between the school and the home that your child is assured the highest quality of education.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2003

Student Body

Total Students
262 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Peninsula Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Empowering young minds with a Montessori education
  • Since 1978, Peninsula Montessori School has been providing an excellent social, educational and emotional foundation for South Bay children. We believe that the education and development of young children is the most rewarding and important commitment we can make to the South Bay community. Our goal is to provide a nurturing, stimulating and individualized environment, promoting appreciation and respect for self and others, independence, and enthusiasm for learning. Our philosophy of education is the development of the human being to its fullest potential. All members of our highly qualified and trained staff are dedicated to the Montessori approach to education and life. Individualized programs are designed in accordance with each child's social and emotional needs, as well as his or her academic and physical development. We wish to collaborate with you, the parents, in a supportive role, in order to facilitate a unified approach to your child's growth and development. It is only through a cooperative effort between the school and the home that your child is assured the highest quality of education.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Peninsula Montessori School?
The application deadline for Peninsula Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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